14th Annual
Young People's Fine Arts Festival
Campbell House Galleries
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The Young People's Fine Arts Festival is an art exhibit that showcases the artistic talents of students in grades K-12 from all Moore County public, private, charter and home schools. Chosen by each school, all entries are exhibited at Campbell House Galleries during March, "Art in Schools" month. In addition, the entries are judged in seven categories and gift certificate prizes and ribbons are awarded. The event is ushered in with a festive opening reception and awards ceremony.
Exhibit Dates: March 5 - 20, 2010
Gallery Hours: 9 am to 5 pm weekdays
Weekend Date & Hours:
Sat., March 20 from 2 to 4 pm.
Click here to download the 2010 Entry Guidelines
Sponsored by
George W. Little & Associates
Town of Southern Pines
Whistle Stop Press
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"Reflections", drawing
By Joanna Pezzi, Grade 11
Union Pines High School
Laureen Kirk, Art Teacher
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WINNERS OF PAST YOUNG PEOPLE'S FINE ARTS FESTIVALS 
YEAR: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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The Arts Council of Moore County is pleased to announce a newly created after-school visual art program for Moore County children ages 8-18 called ArtSmart. This new program will be located at 130 W. Pennsylvania Avenue in the Belvedere Plaza in downtown Southern Pines.
 The ArtSmart program will be a series of after-school visual art classes with the goal to help all children find their creative voice by providing quality, comprehensive visual art instruction. We seeks to develop the creativity of young artists by introducing new mediums, team collaboration and enhanced problem solving skills in a fun, stress-free atmosphere. ArtSmart's small class size, coupled with targeted age groups, allow the instructors more opportunity to tailor their lessons to the various skill levels of each student. No prior art education is required to enroll in the classes, which will be categorized by age. The classes will be offered Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in such subjects as drawing, painting, sculpture and various other mediums. The classes will meet one day per week for six weeks, allowing instructors the opportunity to plan lessons with ongoing projects.
| SESSION 2 - Schedule from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (one class per week)
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TUESDAYS
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WEDNESDAYS
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THURSDAYS
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| Ages 8-9
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Ages 10-11
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Ages 12-13
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Ages 14-18
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| Mar. 15-April 19
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Mar. 16-April 20
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Mar. 17-April 21
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Mar. 18-April 22
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| SESSION 3 - Schedule from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (one class per week)
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WEDNESDAYS
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THURSDAYS
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| Ages 8-10
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Ages 8-10
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Ages 11-13
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Ages 14-18
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| April 26-May 24*
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April 27-June 1
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April 28-June 2
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April 29-June 3
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*Make up day available for Memorial Day (May 31).
CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Caitlin O'Brien - Caitlin is currently employed as an art educator for Moore County Schools. She earned her Art Education degree at the State University of New York at New Paltz and is currently working towards her Master's degree in Art Education at UNC at Pembroke. She has experience working in a wide range of mediums, but prefers to produce work utilizing a mixed media approach.
Jean Skipper - Jean is the owner of Artist Alley in downtown Southern Pines. She is a self-taught, mixed media artist who works primarily in metalwork. Visit Jean's website.
Kim Sobat - In addition to being the ArtSmart director, Kim is local artist and the former owner of Vineland Fine Art Gallery. She works primarily in oils and acrylics and her paintings are contemporary in style and subject matter. She has a background in working with urban teens in downtown Indianapolis which sparked her interest in an art program for Moore County children, such as ArtSmart. Visit Kim's website.
COST: $75 for Arts Council members / $100 for Non-Members
Includes 6 classes of teacher instruction and all art supplies. Students will only need to bring is a snack (if desired), enthusiasm and their own creativity.
* * * Session 3 begins the week of April 26 and we're taking registration applications now.
Become an Arts Council member and save $25 instantly and on future ArtSmart classes and other programs offered by the Arts Council of Moore County. * * *
DOWNLOAD the registration form here to sign-up your child for ArtSmart. Registration forms are also available at the ArtSmart center and Campbell House (482 E. Connecticue Ave., So. Pines).
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For additional information to be a part of the ArtSmart Team (as an instructor, volunteer, sponsor, etc.), please contact Kim Sobat at 910-684-0257 or email her.
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Arts Council of Moore County
introduces the
Family Series
The O'Neal School's new Activity Center
3300 Airport Rd., Southern Pines (across Airport Rd. from Sandhills Community College)
***CLICK HERE for an O'Neal campus map to the new Activity Center.***
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Share the wonder of a live concert with your family! The Kaleidoscope Family Series is specifically designed to introduce children, ages 5 and up, to the life-long surprises and benefits of a live concert. Featuring the finest performing artists (musicians, actors, dancers, storytellers, etc.), each performance will be educational and entertaining. The concerts will be presented on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. (for approx. one hour) in the new theater in the The O'Neal School's Activity Center in Southern Pines (across Airport Road from Sandhills Community College). The next concert in the Kaleidoscope Family Series will be...
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TOKYO STRING QUARTET
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3 p.m. The Tokyo String Quartet has captivated audiences and critics alike since it was founded almost 40 years ago. Regarded as one of the supreme chamber ensembles of the world, the ensemble has collaborated with a remarkable array of artists and composers, built a comprehensive catalogue of critically acclaimed recordings and established a distinguished teaching record. For more on the Tokyo String Quartet, please visit www.tokyoquartet.com.
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Ticket for each concert are $10 for ACMC members & O'Neal families and $15 for nonmembers. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now! For additional information, call the Arts Council at 910-692-ARTS (2787).
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Have some fun
with the Arts Council!
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The Arts Council of Moore County announces their Summer Theatre Camps for 2010. The camps are an effort to offer Moore County's youth the opportunity to explore the magic of musical theatre, on stage and behind the scenes. Two camps will be offered this year:
CAMP 1: JUNE 14-26
Featuring the musical, Annie Jr.
Directed by Shanon Sheppard Venable
CAMP 2: JULY 19-31
Featuring a show TBA
Directed by Marci Houseman
Camps will run Monday through Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Both camps plan to provide instructional workshops exploring acting, movement, costuming, vocal skills, and the technical aspects of theatre. At the end of each two week session, the camps will conclude with public performances.
CAMP AGES: Ages 7 to 14CAMP TUITION (per camper): $200 for one camp / $350 for two camps Save $25 off each additional camper from the same household. Register at Campbell House (482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines) or download Summer Camp Registration form here. Enrollment will be limited on a first-come, first-served basis.If you have any questions or need additional information,
contact Shanon Sheppard Venable at 910-692-ARTS (2787) or email.
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